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Yunnan’s coffee

carnival unites

the world

举杯咖啡，

杯
和云南一起碰杯
和云南一起碰

By our staff correspondents □ 本刊综合

In summer 2024, the eastern shore of Kunming’s One lake, two distinct experiences. han oolong tea with Yun-
Dianchi Lake hosted the International Coffee Culture Car- The 2025 edition introduced the concept of nan Arabica to create “Mountain and
nival, which set a Guinness World Record for the “Largest “Leisure on the East Shore, Fun on the West Sea Harmony”—a tea-coffee fusion that be-
Coffee Tasting Party” with over 3,500 attendees. At the Shore,” with hundreds of coffee vans lining came an instant hit. A representative from Thai
heart of the event was a global gathering of coffee pro- the Dianchi Greenway—triple the number from the brand LIBAELLY observed, “The mellowness
fessionals—a community bound by passion and a zest for previous year. The event set a new record for Kunming’s of Yunnan coffee pairs beautifully with the fruity notes of
life. One participant captured the spirit of the serene and cultural and tourism scene, attracting 1.36 million visits to Southeast Asian blends. There lies trillion-dollar market
refreshing occasion: “In a place without strangers, in one the east shore and 1.45 million to the west. potential here.”
of the world’s most beautiful corners, free from all barri- On the east shore, the greenway featured premier The west shore offered a more rustic and natural vibe,
ers, we embraced life and music.” coffee brands from four Southeast Asian nations—includ- transforming into a vibrant playground for the young.
On August 9, 2025, the carnival returned as promised, ing Vietnam and Indonesia—alongside a lineup of local Centered on the theme “Embracing the Future,” it hosted
this time expanding to both shores of Dianchi Lake for the Yunnan roasters. At the Pu’er-based “Manya Coffee” stall, hot-air balloon music parties and anime-themed parades,
first time. Over the following nine days, over 100 mobile young owner Yan Hanwen was intently brewing, with with festivities lasting well into the night. In the “All
coffee brands from China and abroad converged, turning Yunnan beans from various regions on display behind Things Coexist” exhibition zone, used coffee grounds were
the event into a movable museum of global coffee flavors. him. “Beans from places like Baoshan and Pu’er each car- creatively repurposed as plant fertilizer, while biodegradable
A “Coffee + Lifestyle” pop-up circuit linked lively mar- ry their own distinct character,” he explained. “We want cups shimmered under the sun, reflecting a deep commitment
kets, hands-on workshops, and stylish leisure areas, natu- everyone to taste the gifts from this land beneath the color- to sustainability. Holding a cup made from coffee grounds
rally weaving coffee culture into daily life as an everyday ful clouds.” Nearby, visitors gathered around the stand of and filled with a Yunnan specialty brew, a German tourist
pleasure. Taiwanese barista A-Ken, who masterfully blended Alis- remarked, “You won’t find coffee with this kind of ecolog-

主管、主办：云南日报报业集团 中文编辑：张敏
Supervisor and publisher: Yunnan Daily Press Group Chinese Editor: Zhang Min
出版单位：《云南旅游文化时报（中英文）》编辑部 英文编辑：王世学 王靖中 郭瑶 王韵雅 张敏
Published by Yunnan Tourism and Culture Times (Chinese and English) Editorial Office English Editors: Wang Shixue, Wang Jingzhong, Guo Yao, Wang Yunya, Zhang Min
国内统一刊号：CN 53—0059 Issue serial number: CN 53—0059
编辑指导委员会成员：田静 王廷尧 Supervising Commissioners: Tian Jing, Wang Tingyao 视觉设计 : 孙勇刚
统筹：祖红兵 舒文 Coordinator: Zu Hongbing, Shu Wen Designer: Sun Yonggang